Proverbs 4:7
Wisdom is supreme; therefore acquire wisdom. And whatever else you obtain, gain understanding.
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wisdom is

Ecclesiastes 7:12
For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner.

Ecclesiastes 9:16-18
And I said, "Wisdom is better than strength, but the wisdom of the poor man is despised, and his words are not heeded." . . .

Matthew 13:44-46
The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field. . . .

Luke 10:42
But only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, and it will not be taken away from her."

Philippians 3:8
More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ

with

Proverbs 16:16
How much better to acquire wisdom than gold; to gain understanding is more desirable than silver.

Proverbs 21:6
Making a fortune by a lying tongue is a vanishing mist, a deadly pursuit.

Psalm 49:16-20
Do not be amazed when a man grows rich, when the splendor of his house increases. . . .

Ecclesiastes 2:4-9
I enlarged my works. I built myself houses and planted myself vineyards. . . .

Mark 8:36, 37
What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul? . . .

Luke 12:20
But God said to him, 'You fool! This very night your life will be required of you. Then who will own what you have accumulated?'

get understanding

Psalm 119:104
I gain understanding from Your precepts; therefore I hate every false way.

Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
"The beginning of wisdom is: Acquire wisdom; And with all your acquiring, get understanding.

King James Bible
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Wisdom is supreme--so get wisdom. And whatever else you get, get understanding.

International Standard Version
Wisdom is of utmost importance, therefore get wisdom, and with all your effort work to acquire understanding.

NET Bible
Wisdom is supreme--so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Wisdom is the summit; get wisdom, and with all your possessions purchase understanding.
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